Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County

SAL'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE

11290 LEGACY AVE #100, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 18, 2026
City
Palm Beach Gardens
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 24378254

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At server expo station approximately 4 live flying insects landing on shelf, discussed with operator to kill flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Approximately 4 live flying insects in dish washing area landing on legs to dish washing machine and shelves. Approximately 2 live flying insects at front counter server expo station landing on shelves, discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 24378255

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of flip top cooler, discussed with operator who removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Employee coffee stored on top of flip top, discussed with manager who removed drink. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24378257

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad cooler door gaskets soiled, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24378256

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under oven interior soiled with accumulation of food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 24374357

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times same result, discussed with operator Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 24374352

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Chef handled raw shrimp and after without washing hands chef handled soufflé cups of sauce, discussed with operator chef washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24374353

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At server expo station approximately 4 live flying insects landing on shelf, discussed with operator to kill flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24374354

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24374356

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen multiple trays of cooked pasta (87-97F -Cooling ) at 11:30 since 10:30 to 86F-97F at 11:50, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with over who moved product to walk in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24374355

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24374360

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of flip top cooler, discussed with operator who removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24374361

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad cooler door gaskets soiled, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24374358

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under oven interior soiled with accumulation of food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24374359

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line multiple oil bottles not labeled, discussed with operator to label all bottles. Warning

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 23859943

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched visibly soiled walk-in cooler handle , touched verity's surfaces and put gloves on without washing hands first Educated Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Employee touched raw chicken and touched tongs , pan without removing gloves and washing hands Educated ; employee washed hands Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23859947

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Demi glaze (46F - Cold Holding); clam sauce (46F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (47F - Cold Holding);in cooler #2 at cook line; as per cook food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Raw chicken 46 F Cold Holding Cooked eggplant 47 F Cold Holding Ricotta cheese 50 Cold Holding all in cooler at cook line Food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; foods moved to different cooler ; Cooler #2 Clam sauce 32 F Demi glaze 34 F Meat sauce 40 F Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23859944

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled mold-like substance- cutting boards at cook line and salad cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 23859942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy visible buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles- all coolers at cook line and walk-in cooler; Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 23859946

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23859945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have heavy accumulation of soil residues- all cooler at cook line, pizza and salad station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Time Extended

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 23854387

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched visibly soiled walk-in cooler handle , touched verity's surfaces and put gloves on without washing hands first Educated Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23854388

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Demi glaze (46F - Cold Holding); clam sauce (46F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (47F - Cold Holding);in cooler #2 at cook line; as per cook food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23854389

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Demi glaze (46F - Cold Holding); clam sauce (46F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (47F - Cold Holding);in cooler #2 at cook line; as per cook food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23854386

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled mold-like substance- cutting boards at cook line and salad cooler Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23854390

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 23854391

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23854385

Basic - Heavy visible buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles- all coolers at cook line and walk-in cooler; Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23854392

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23854384

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have heavy accumulation of soil residues- all cooler at cook line, pizza and salad station Warning

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 23464821

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 23464820

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues - all coolers at cook line

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23029388

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wings (43-47F - Cold Holding); in small cooler under ovens; as per operator food not portioned or prepared today; food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; door was left opened; door closed and ice bags placed on top of food; Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23029383

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked- cooked wings in walk-in - cooked on Monday; operator dated; Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23029384

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Presence of rust inside the bin; recommended to clean

14-01-5

Detail 23029386

Basic - Bowl used to dispense cheese at cook line; Removed Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23029387

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package- salmon and mahi in walk-in cooler and drawers at cook line; removed from packaging Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23029382

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Veal in water at prep area; placed in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23029385

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-09-4

Detail 22642702

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left cook line ; went in the walk-in cooler; came back started working with food and didn't change gloves and washed hands; Educated and advised to change gloves and wash hands after changing tasks;

22-02-4

Detail 22642699

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line

02C-02-5

Detail 22642700

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked- cooked pasta in walk-in cooler since Saturday; advised to date mark;

14-01-5

Detail 22642703

Basic - Bowl used to dispense parmigiana cheese at cook line Removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22642704

Basic - Food stored on floor- oil on the floor at the back of the kitchen Advised to store properly Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22642701

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line and salad station

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-02-5

Detail 22349673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- fresh garlic in oil at salad station; as per operator on time since 11:00; time marked Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22349671

Basic - Bowl used to dispense food- parmigiana and flour; removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22349672

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- flour at prep area; labeled Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 21778124

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21778122

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Make table - raw breaded chicken over sliced mozzarella- operator moved sliced mozzarella cheese. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21778125

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in grated cheese on hot line - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21778123

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bread and butter plated stored at wait station not inverted.

Oct 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21491358

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding) in cold holding unit at pizza station; as per operator food out of temperature for 2 hours; food not portioned or prepared today; food moved back to walk-in cooler to quick chill; eggplant parmigiana (54-43F - Cold Holding) in sandwich table #1 at cook line; food overstocked; as per operator food out of temperature for 2 hours; food not portioned or prepared today; operator moved top part to walk-in cooler to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21491360

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- garlic and oil in the kitchen by bread rolls; as per operator food on time since 11:30 am; operator date marked; Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21491356

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- flour and sugar Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21491359

Basic - Equipment in poor repair- gaskets in cold holding unit at pizza station torn unable to properly keep door closed

23-03-4

Detail 21491357

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at all coolers at cook line and pizza station

22-16-4

Detail 21491363

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line and pizza station

21-07-4

Detail 21491362

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator fixed to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21491361

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- sugar and flour containers at the back of the kitchen

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 21256775

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza make table - pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21256773

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza make table - pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - see stop sale. Pizza station - fresh garlic in oil (71F); wait station - fresh garlic in oil (74F) both sitting out at room temperature for less than 4 hours - operator moved to cooler. Reviewed TPHC procedures and recommended adding to list - operator agreed Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 21256777

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hot line hand sink ice in sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21256776

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Breaded eggplant from Friday - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21256774

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Wait station - operator inverted BB plates. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 20890339

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table 2 - grilled chicken (44f-46fF - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held above cold holding unit overnight and over 4 hours - see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20890344

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table 2 - grilled chicken (44f-46fF - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held above cold holding unit overnight and over 4 hours - see stop sale.

31A-11-4

Detail 20890340

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wire brush in hot line hand sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 20890343

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Portioned lasagna prepared on Sunday pulled from freezer on Thursday no dat marking. Reviewed proper date marking with operator - operator date marked all portions. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20890345

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dining room wait stations plates not inverted - operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20890342

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20890341

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At prep table - operator removed wet towel. Corrected On-Site

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-04-5

Detail 20579997

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna pulled from freezer 2 days prior no date mark. Reviewed date marking and pull dates for prepared foods from the freezer with operator. Corrective Action Taken

13-04-4

Detail 20579998

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20579996

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20579999

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. B&B plates not inverted in dining room wait stations - operator inverted. Corrected On-Site